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D21 XEE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,569 mi
Last recorded81,569 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 XEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 80,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 77,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 4 May 2022 73,333 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 73,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,697 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 70,691 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,679 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,847 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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D21 XEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D21 XEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D21 XEE registered?

D21 XEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is D21 XEE safe to buy?

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